UK Docks have agreed a 30 year lease with PD Ports to re-open the former Smiths Dock Ship Repair Company based on the River Tees, Middlesbrough, taking over the two dry docks with dimensions of 137 m x 18.6 m (No. 4 Dock) and 167.6 m x 20.4 m (No. 3 Dock) as well as fully equipped repair berth, several cranes, workshops and a stores facility.